Catatonic Comanche Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Does anyone know a junkyard that might possess a set of OEM metal flare retainers in decent condition? Thanks! :cheers: Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 did you check any of your local junkyards? i got mine in really good condition from a junkyard by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I just used a bunch of little (1/3x3/4 I believe) bolts, twice as many washers and nylon lock nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 If it's for the front flares, the XJ's work fine. I ruint several of them at the JY before I figured out a removal trick. The trick (that worked for me) is to run a nut all the way down on the exposed shank, before removing the original nut. That cleans the threads without twisting the shank and busting the welded stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 If it's for the front flares, the XJ's work fine. I ruint several of them at the JY before I figured out a removal trick. The trick (that worked for me) is to run a nut all the way down on the exposed shank, before removing the original nut. That cleans the threads without twisting the shank and busting the welded stud. Geeezus... I wished you'd said that about a week ago... I guess its get the drill out for me because I busted all but two of those lil bestereds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 If it's for the front flares, the XJ's work fine. I ruint several of them at the JY before I figured out a removal trick. The trick (that worked for me) is to run a nut all the way down on the exposed shank, before removing the original nut. That cleans the threads without twisting the shank and busting the welded stud. Geeezus... I wished you'd said that about a week ago... I guess its get the drill out for me because I busted all but two of those lil bestereds.... X2 on that - I've never been able to get the daymn things off in one piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djag12 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Don't mean to hijack but what purpose does the metal brackets serve on the flares? I took one off and put it back on without them. Do I need them? :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'd also recommend hitting them with PB blaster before trying to get those nuts off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 The stamped sheet metal retainers clamp the inner plastic flange of the flare to the fender/wheelwell shroud. The percussion-welded #10 studs have sufficient tensile capacity but are notoriously week in reacting torque. We had this same problem on spacecraft and evolved to a single piece component (base and stud machined from one chunk). The closer the nut is to the end of the stud, the larger the potential for bending/twisting load on this weak weld. Cleaning the threads first (wire brush, followed by PB blaster, followed by running a nut down, followed by more PB blaster) greatly improves the probability of safe removal. Looking closely at this installation, the retainers could be eliminated and replaced with just fender washers and #10 bolts about 3/4" long, but the retainers also add stiffness to the lip of the fender, if anyone cares about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic Comanche Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 I just used a bunch of little (1/3x3/4 I believe) bolts, twice as many washers and nylon lock nuts. Does anyone out there have any pics of using bolts? I apologize in advance for beating such a minor and unimportant thread to such a bloody pulp... :cheers: Thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic Comanche Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 ...oh...and thanks for all of the helpful advice. You guys know everything about our MJs! :cheers: Thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 What kind of pics do you need of using bolts :hmm: . Just get the described bolts to fit your existing holes, a couple washers & a nut for each... :thumbsup: Maybe someone has taken pics of this, but I don't think it is likely that most would take the time photograph that ;) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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